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14 After Finishing Work
13.4 Felling
13.4.1 Basic information on felling cut
B
C
A
A Felling notch
The felling notch determines the direction of
fall.
B Hinge
The hinge controls the part of the tree being
removed as it drops to the ground. The width
of the hinge is 1/10 of the trunk diameter.
C Felling cut
The tree is felled with the felling cut.
13.4.2 Cutting a Felling Notch
The felling notch determines the direction that
the part of the tree being removed will fall. Coun‐
try-specific standards for making the felling notch
must be observed.
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► Position the saw so that the felling notch is at
right angles to the direction of fall.
► Make the horizontal cut.
► Make the angled cut at 45° to the horizontal
cut.
13.4.3 Making the felling cut
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A B C
90°
► Make horizontal felling cut, taking care not to
cut through the hinge.
► Shout a warning.
► Push the part of the tree being removed down‐
ward over the hinge.
The part of the tree to be removed falls.
14 After Finishing Work
14.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off chainsaw, engage the chain brake
and remove the battery.
► If the chainsaw is wet: Allow the chainsaw to
dry.
► If the battery is moist or wet: Allow the battery
to dry, 21.6.
► Clean the chainsaw.
► Clean the guide bar and saw chain.
► Loosen the nut on the chain sprocket cover.
► Back off the tensioning screw 2 turns counter‐
clockwise.
The saw chain is now slack.
► Tighten the nut.
► Push the chain scabbard over the guide bar so
that it completely covers the guide bar.
► Clean the battery.
15 Transporting
15.1 Transporting the Chainsaw
► switch off chain saw, engage chain brake and
remove battery
► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely
covers the guide bar.
Carrying the chainsaw
► Carry the chainsaw by holding the front handle
in your right hand with the guide bar pointing
to the rear.
Carrying the chainsaw in a vehicle
► Secure the saw to prevent turnover and move‐
ment.
Transporting the Chainsaw by the Eyelet
1
► Transport the chainsaw using the eyelet (1) on
the belt or on a rope.
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